Church or civil wedding?

If they have a financial issue and just want to save the money for their future then they could just have the civil rites in a unique way, like having it on a beach wedding or a garden wedding. Inviting a judge to stand as their priest.

It depends on the couple. It's not exactly a question of which is better. It's more about what the couple prefers and values, as well as what society expects.

i understand the guy's part, these days one has to be practical, even in weddings. I think it would be okay to have a civil wedding at first, then after they have saved enough money for their family and have good jobs, then they should save up for their church wedding..

I think that they should do a civil wedding first..there is always time for a church wedding. Couples should prioritize their family first- the future. It doesn't really matter where it'll be held, as long as their loved ones attend it.

If the financialy they afford, why not having Chuch Wedding. Civil wedding just didn't have the atmosphere of a wedding. Having the Church Wedding will make the event more enjoyable and it is an event of a lifetime and a moment to cherish for a lifetime. Make it grand if possible. Money can always be sort out later on. Everyday we earn money but not everyday we married. Go for the church.

Hi Edna, Most of the women are dreams for church wedding, which for me is not a problem at all. Since mine is civil wedding only, I'm not pushing by my wife to do that. Because since the beginning I explained to her about church and civil wedding, the advantages, the comparison and cost. We reached to the point that both of us agreed to civil and live happily ever after. see you around

Marriage is a partnership these days but the Wedding is all about the bride's vision. The guy is being practical but it is her day. the one day that is all about her before it is all about everyone else but her. Maybe they can have a smaller wedding but if she Wants a church wedding , Better have that wedding and start out with a happy bride than start out with a bitter one.

a church wedding is nice because it gives you a lot of memories but it is very expensive. a civil wedding is definitely cheaper! you can save money and put towards a house.

I could understand that every girl dreamed of a church wedding. Wearing a wedding gown,and be the center of attraction for a day. I also understand the guy,he is right in every aspect. He needs to explained his reason to his gf,he can asks some family members/friends to convinced his gf about civil wedding. He can also explain to his gf that...they can have the church wedding on their 5th anniversary ...or on their 10th,15th or 50th . It's just a matter of explanation ....

Can't they meet half way? A Christian wedding, but in some place like a park or Japanese garden?

i would love a church wedding when i get married, if i get married as i am single

If they both love each other, it wouldn't matter much which way they would get married, since both will be legally binding. But it is every women's dream to march on the aisle as a beautiful blushing bride! But in my case, it was never my concern. If money is the issue, I would be more content with marrying my man anywhere without any demands. I could march on the aisle anytime i want when i have enough money someday on our wedding anniversary to renew our vows! If she really wants a church wedding, then she should wait and save up. The life after the wedding ceremony is the most important thing i think than the wedding ceremony itself!

Actually,civil wedding is also good because in this type of wedding you can save money compared to that of church wedding.And they are the same where you will be tied with your partner. Church wedding is also good because for me, it only happens once in you life. So much better if you are going to make your wedding to become more grand but if you have little budget, then civil wedding is better..

If the reasons for not wanting to do a church wedding is strictly a financial thing, then that isn't really much of an issue at all. The bulk of the cost of wedding usually goes towards things such as transportation, the reception, the rings, flowers, etc., and not the ceremony itself. Church weddings versus civil wedding clearly are a personal choice, but, in this case, I think that maybe the groom should cave because if religion is important to the couple, it is best to start the marriage religiously.

well I wouldn't ever dream of getting married in a Church because it wouldn't mean anything to me. an Oath to something you don't believe in is an empty Oath. if they are both Christians then they probably should marry in a church, and maybe look to save money elsewhere on the wedding. but if they do have a civil ceremony, they are just as married, so it's up to them.

If the girl just wants a religious ceremony can only say Hawaiian, are religiously married but has no civil effects. That is not even worth living together. If you have a religious ceremony without papers, you should look at other types of ceremonies. Engagement and I know, but it seems something is only half done.I understand one reason why he does not want a civil marriage. I have a friend who says that it does not matter and that will not ever marry. But mom has a friend who is a partner for more than 20 years, and older children who are in his name, but to him it seems that since the civil marriage can not walk without giving any expense helter-skelter.Just can not seem romantic at all all aspects of bank accounts, house,insurance, signature etc but married men are part of civilian life. Whatever they decide matters still be together, no matter the manner .

I think theres no diffirence at all, What matters are the exchange of vows. If finacial constraints is a lot that matters, why spend for it.. I go for the guy, the money can be save and start up a future